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Moving company in Amsterdam
Moving in Amsterdam runs smoothly with Kade Verhuizingen, a moving service that arranges calm, professional moves across the Netherlands, including the city's famous canal houses. We help internationals relocate into and within Amsterdam, whether you are joining a tech employer, a creative studio, or an international institution. The mover knows the narrow stairs, tight doorways, and hoisting needs that come with classic Amsterdam homes. With the price up front and the terms in writing, you avoid the usual canal house stress.
What Kade arranges in Amsterdam
Moving in Amsterdam means canal houses with stairs the width of a ladder, gable hooks instead of lifts, and narrow streets where parking is a daily battle, and Kade arranges exactly this kind of move. Kade arranges the move in English. Based on your video or photos you get a quote with the price up front, and it sets out what is included, which terms apply and what cover you have.
Grachtenpand and hoisting know-how
Sofas, beds, and wardrobes are hoisted through the window via the gable hook on canal houses in the Jordaan and Grachtengordel, where the staircase was never meant for furniture.
Parking bays explained
In Amsterdam you can reserve parking bays (TVM) at least 6 working days in advance. We tell you what is needed for your street, so the van stops at your door instead of three canals away.
Price up front, in writing
Your quote includes the hoisting, the stairs, and the access challenges, so you see the price before moving day.
English speaking from start to finish
Made for tech and creative expats, your mover handles your whole move in clear English, from survey to the final box.
Moving within the Netherlands from or to Amsterdam
Already living in the Netherlands and moving house? Report your new address to the municipality you move to, any time between 4 weeks before and 5 days after your moving date. Municipalities can impose a fine of up to 325 euro if you do not report important changes in time.
Parking the van: in Amsterdam you can reserve parking bays (TVM) at least 6 working days in advance, and the municipality places the signs. A furniture lift without a number plate can be reported for free at least 48 hours in advance, except in the Centrum district, where you always need an object permit.
- Government.nl, How do I inform the municipality of a change of address?
- Amsterdam, Parkeervakken reserveren (Dutch)
- Amsterdam, Plaatsen object gratis melden (Dutch)
Checked on 15 October 2026. Rules can change, always check the official page.
Request a quote in 2 minutesMoving in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is full of tall canal houses and grachtenpanden with steep, narrow staircases, which is why many items are hoisted through the window using the classic hook on the gable. On busy, narrow streets in neighbourhoods like the Jordaan, De Pijp and Oud-West you can reserve parking bays for the van with the municipality (TVM), at least 6 working days in advance. Newer flats in Amsterdam-Noord and Oost are easier to access, and we assess lifts and entrances before moving day.
If you are new to the Netherlands, the mover explains hoisting, parking permits, and building access so your Amsterdam move feels effortless from start to finish.
Areas we cover in Amsterdam
Everything about moving in Amsterdam
How do you get furniture into a canal house with those stairs?
The famous Amsterdam grachtenpand was built tall and narrow, with spiral or near-vertical stairs that defeat most large furniture, which is why these houses have a gable hook at the top. The mover uses that hook, or a furniture lift, to hoist sofas, mattresses, wardrobes, and even large cabinets straight through the window. Everything is rigged, padded, and insured before it leaves the ground. You watch your belongings float up to the third floor instead of wedging them around a corner that will not give.
Can you handle parking on a narrow Amsterdam street?
Parking is often the hardest part of an Amsterdam move, with permit-only zones, bollards, bikes, and streets barely wider than the van. You can reserve parking bays with the municipality (TVM) at least 6 working days in advance; the municipality places the signs. In neighbourhoods like the Jordaan and De Pijp this can be the difference between a two-hour job and a half-day of carrying. Plan it early and mention your street in the quote request, so the timing fits.
Do you know the Jordaan, De Pijp, and Oud-Zuid?
These are some of the most characterful and most demanding areas to move in. The Jordaan brings narrow lanes and tiny canal-side entrances, De Pijp adds busy market streets and dense flats, and Oud-Zuid mixes grand apartments with protected staircases and lifts that need booking. The plan is adapted to each, choosing the right vehicle size, the right access method, and the right time of day. The local knowledge is included, so your move feels effortless from your side.
What it costs
A clear price up front for your move in Amsterdam
Amsterdam pricing reflects your floor, the staircase, and whether items are hoisted through the window with a furniture lift. Based on your video or photos you get a quote for the entire job, hoisting included. It states whether the price is fixed or an estimate, what is not included (such as parking costs) and which cover applies.
Moving to Amsterdam, answered
That is one of the most common situations in Amsterdam. The sofa is hoisted through the window using the gable hook or a furniture lift, padded and insured, so the stairs are no longer a problem.
Planning a move in Amsterdam?
From canal house hoisting to the parking rules, the hard parts are planned and priced up front. Request your free English speaking quote and let us take it from here.